County Technical Assistance Lead

Job Description

1.    County Coordination & Implementation Support

·      Support planning and coordination of programme activities at county level in collaboration with government teams

·      Track implementation against agreed plans and timelines and follow up on key actions

·      Identify and address bottlenecks that may affect delivery

2.    Government Engagement & Systems Strengthening

·      Work closely with county and sub-county government teams, including the Directorate of Social Development, NDMA and other stakeholders.

·      Provide on-the-job training and continuous capacity building to government teams to strengthen implementation of programme approaches and systems

·      Support strengthening of systems and structures for programme delivery

·      Facilitate coordination through relevant government platforms and processes

3.    Technical Support & Integration

·      Provide on-the-ground technical support across livelihoods, training, and MEL components

·      Ensure integration of programme components to support coherent delivery

·      Support adaptation of programme approaches to local contexts

4.    Field Engagement & Oversight

·      Maintain regular presence in the field to support implementation and monitor progress

·      Engage with communities, frontline teams, and local stakeholders

·      Ensure programme approaches are applied consistently and effectively

5.    Partner Coordination

·      Coordinate with implementing partners and stakeholders at county level

·      Ensure alignment of activities and strengthen collaboration

6.    Monitoring, Reporting & Accountability

·      Track programme progress at county level and support data collection and verification

·      Provide regular updates on progress, challenges, and risks

·      Support timely reporting and follow-up on key issues

7.    Problem Solving & Adaptive Support

·      Identify implementation challenges arising from operational or institutional constraints

·      Work with government and programme teams to develop practical solutions

·      Support adaptive approaches to improve programme performance

Safeguarding: "Safeguarding at VE is everyone’s responsibility."

• Continuously sensitize program participants about possible risks of child abuse, sexual/financial exploitation, prevention, and response mechanisms.
• Ensure compliance with VE’s safeguarding policies and Code of Conduct in all programs, operations, and practices.
• Report any incident of child or adult safeguarding in program operations for appropriate action and follow-up.

Qualifications:

1.    Qualifications & Experience

·      Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Economics, Social Sciences, or related field

·      6–10 years’ experience in programme implementation within development or humanitarian contexts

·      Strong experience working in ASAL or similar contexts

·      Experience working with government systems and multi-stakeholder programmes

2.    Core Competencies

·      Strong coordination and stakeholder engagement skills

·      Ability to work effectively within government-led systems

·      Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability

·      Ability to manage complexity and navigate institutional processes

·      Strong communication and reporting skills

To Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates who meet the set criteria are invited to send their Cover Letter and CV (Maximum 3 pages) including 3 referees, on the online platform. 

Affirmative Action:

Village Enterprise will provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions at Village Enterprise will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Village Enterprise does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by the law. Village Enterprise will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship to daily operations.

Village Enterprise is a corruption, solicitation or bribery free organization. We or any of our employees or associates do not charge money from job applicants before, during or after recruitment. Please report malpractices through our safeguarding Tollfree hotline 0800724810

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